| CODE | AET2905 |
| TITLE | Introduction to Research Methods (RSCH202) |
| UM LEVEL | 02 - Years 2, 3 in Modular Undergraduate Course |
| MQF LEVEL | 5 |
| ECTS CREDITS | 6 |
| DEPARTMENT | Institute of Aerospace Technologies |
| DESCRIPTION | This course is a general introduction to research intended to equip first and second year undergraduate students with the skills needed in their studies. Topics covered include the purposes of research, defining research and research problems, defining a hypothesis, problem solving and knowledge discovery, methods of quantitative and qualitative research, conducting literature reviews, designing appropriate methodologies, evaluating outcomes, analysis and communicating the results. Lecture hours per week (4:45). Study-unit Aims: This course gives students a thorough introduction to research processes and techniques, equips them to learn other techniques and do research in future courses and their professional lives, and provides them with the knowledge to evaluate research done by others. Learning Outcomes: Upon successful completion of this course, the student will be able to: 1. Define and/or articulate a research problem; 2. Design a course of action to solve a research problem using, as appropriate, multidisciplinary approaches; 3. Apply ethical principles in research; 4. Conduct research independently and/or collaboratively; 5. Reach decisions or conclusions based on the analysis and synthesis of evidence; 6. Communicate research results. Further information is available to students on the ERAU platform. Main Text/s and any supplementary readings: Required Course Materials Patten, M. L. & Newhart, M. (2018) Understanding research methods: An overview of the essentials (10th ed.). New York, NY: Routledge. Print Hardcover ISBN: 978-0415790536. Print Paperback/eTextbook ISBN: 978-0415790529. American Psychological Association. (2010). Publication manual of the American Psychological Association (6th ed.). Washington, DC: Author. ISBN: 978-1-4338-0561-5. For further information, see the APA website. |
| ADDITIONAL NOTES | Pre-requisite Study-units: AET1905 or AET1907 and MATH 211 or MATH 222. |
| STUDY-UNIT TYPE | Online Learning |
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The availability of optional units may be subject to timetabling constraints. Units not attracting a sufficient number of registrations may be withdrawn without notice. It should be noted that all the information in the description above applies to study-units available during the academic year 2023/4. It may be subject to change in subsequent years. |
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